News published on Federal Newswire in August 2022

News from August 2022


Tout: Minnesota company found 'violating overtime rules that deny workers their full hard-earned wages'

A Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division investigation revealed a Golden Valley, Minn., franchisee of a national home healthcare provider did not pay its certified nursing and patient care assistants overtime.


Raimondo: 'Small- and medium-sized employers are the building blocks of our economy'

Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo told attendees at the Job Quality Framework Launch Aug. 4 that the labor shortage and the demand for workers both remain high.


Fox: Clean Water Act 'charted a new path for America’s waters'

Administrators with the Environmental Protection Agency, along with local leaders, gathered Aug. 5 in Seattle to launch a celebration tour of the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act.


Optional Alternatives to the Physical Document Examination Associated With Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) discussed on Aug. 18 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a nine page proposed rule on Aug. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” on Dec. 15, 2021.


The US Environmental Protection Agency published an eight page rule on Aug. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.6 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Small Businesses and Economic Recovery and Diversification Efforts in Wayne County, Michigan

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.6 million grant to the Downriver Community Conference, Southgate, Michigan, to support the Downriver Riverfront Communities Economic Recovery Implementation Project. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan and EDA’s $300 million Coal Communities Commitment.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Aug. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


“BUILD BACK BETTER ACT” published by the Congressional Record in the House section on Aug. 12

“BUILD BACK BETTER ACT” was published on pages H7577-H7704 of the Congressional Record on Aug. 12.



The US Agriculture Department published a three page rule on Aug. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


T&I Republicans Ask Amtrak for Plans to Use Taxpayer Funds to Transport Illegal Migrants

News Release: Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee Ranking Member Rick Crawford (R-AR) and Committee Republicans have requested that Amtrak address their concerns that its taxpayer-funded services will be used to alleviate a surge in border crossings expected by the proposed end to Title 42 and have asked whether Amtrak plans to use its resources to transport illegal migrants at the expense of American taxpayers and freight railroads delivering goods.


US Department of Labor launches 5-year initiative in Mid-Atlantic states  to reduce worker injuries, illnesses in warehousing, storage, distribution yards

News Release: PHILADELPHIA - The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently launched a regional initiative in three Mid-Atlantic states and the District of Columbia in an effort to protect workers and reduce injuries and illnesses in the warehousing, storage and distribution yards’ industries.


The US Labor Department published a one page rule on Aug. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3 million grant to the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology (CPI), Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, to construct a new workforce training facility. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan and EDA’s $300 million Coal Communities Commitment.


Lexington Park Woman Convicted for Her Participation in a Conspiracy to Fraudulently Obtain Military Disability Benefits


Providence Man Sentenced, Faces Deportation for Possessing Nearly 2 Kilos of Cocaine


Tyler Gang Member Sentenced for Federal Firearms Violation


Big Cabin Man Sentenced to 240 Months in Prison for Sexually Abusing and Strangling a Former Dating Partner


Jackson Man Sentenced to Over 7 Years in Prison for Carjacking